The
Program
Plan your Digipalooza.
Tuesday, August 10
Arrival + welcome
Registration at Hilton Cleveland Downtown
Welcome to Digipalooza 2027! Swing by the registration desk to check in, grab your name badge (and conference goodies).
Office Hours
Meet with your OverDrive account team for personalized support and conversation.
Digipalooza Welcome Reception at The Corner Alley
Join us at The Corner Alley Sports Bar and Bowling Alley to connect with fellow library people, industry professionals and Team OverDrive while enjoying cocktails, appetizers, bowling, games and more. Conveniently located on East 4th Street, you can continue your exploration of Cleveland after the reception.
Wednesday, August 11
Full conference day
Breakfast
Kickstart your first day of Digipalooza with a hearty and delicious breakfast.
Welcome Remarks
Welcoming remarks from OverDrive staff and leaders
From Collection to Connection: Building an Audiobook Strategy That Works
Audiobooks are no longer a niche format. They’re a primary driver of circulation and engagement. This session equips libraries to move beyond passive buying and into an intentional audiobook strategy.
How to Train your Community and Staff on Libby
Empower your staff to become confident Libby advocates and help more community members discover everything the app has to offer. In this session, you’ll learn practical strategies for training library staff, introducing Libby to new users, and creating engaging outreach opportunities that drive adoption and ongoing engagement. Walk away with ready-to-use resources, programming ideas, and best practices to ensure patrons get the most from their digital library experience.
Strategies for Consortia Success
This session is designed for consortia and system-level leaders responsible for managing shared collections. It will explore effective governance and decision-making structures, strategies for managing collection development committees, and approaches to balancing system-wide goals with the unique priorities of individual libraries. Attendees will also learn best practices for fostering collaboration, communication, and alignment across participating libraries.
Break Time!
Visit our exhibitors and enjoy a snack break. Tour the tables where you can hear the latest from publishers, tech companies and more. Stay fueled with a mid-morning snack.
Turning Marketplace Insights into Action
Marketplace data is a powerful tool for making smarter collection decisions—if you know how to use it. This session will help libraries turn reporting and analytics into actionable strategies by exploring the reports available in Marketplace and the insights they provide. Attendees will learn how libraries are using data to optimize spending, improve holds management, and identify collection gaps and growth opportunities. The session will also feature a panel discussion highlighting real-world success stories and practical applications, followed by a look at upcoming reporting enhancements and future capabilities designed to support even more data-driven decision-making.
Making the Most of Your Advantage Collection
This session is designed to help Advantage libraries maximize the value of their unique collections through thoughtful collection development and strategic purchasing. Attendees will learn best practices for building collections that complement shared consortium offerings while meeting the needs of their local communities. The session will also highlight tools and features that improve efficiency, including Holds Manager and Advantage-specific insights and controls, giving libraries practical strategies to make more informed purchasing and collection management decisions.
Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch and visit our incredible exhibitors.
Keynote
Keep an eye out for our Keynote speaker announcements!
An exciting update coming soon!
The Smart Buyer’s Guide to Digital Collections
Take the guesswork out of digital collection development by learning how to make informed purchasing decisions, maximize your budget, and choose the lending models that best support your library’s goals. This session explores the tools and strategies that help increase circulation, improve patron satisfaction, and build a sustainable collection.
Break Time!
Visit our exhibitors and enjoy a snack break. Tour the tables where you can hear the latest from publishers, tech companies and more. Stay fueled with a mid-afternoon snack.
Let’s Talk Digital Collections (Roundtable)
Day 1 Closing Remarks
Office Hours & Exhibitor Time
Meet with your OverDrive account team for personalized support and conversation.
Night at the Museum – All Conference Reception
The day’s learning doesn’t end when the sessions do. Join us for an exclusive, after-hours celebration at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, where curiosity meets the dance floor. Enjoy dinner, drinks, live music and dancing while exploring the museum’s stunning exhibits, from towering dinosaurs to dazzling gems. Wander through the outdoor Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden, make a few furry and feathered friends, and celebrate with the librarians, partners and staff who make Digipalooza unforgettable. After all, discovery deserves a party.
Thursday, August 12
Final day
Breakfast
Fuel up for the final day of Digipalooza with delicious food and a visit to our exhibitor tables.
Welcome Remarks
Hear about what is in store for the day.
Let’s Talk Social Media and Marketing (Roundtable)
Keynote
Keep an eye out for our Keynote speaker announcements!
Break Time!
Stay energized with coffee and explore the exhibitor space, where fresh ideas and great conversations are always brewing.
Publisher Perspectives
Hear directly from leading publishing houses in this 30-minute panel session. Publishers will share insights and updates on what’s shaping their catalogs, from emerging trends to the stories behind their most talked-about titles. Walk away with a broader view of the publishing landscape and fresh perspective to inform purchasing decisions, merchandising, and reader’s advisory.
Kanopy: Content, Campaigns, and Community Engagement
Discover what’s new on Kanopy and how to turn great content into greater patron engagement. Explore upcoming content highlights, new and noteworthy collections, and marketing initiatives designed to help libraries increase awareness and usage. Learn how to leverage ready-to-use promotional resources, seasonal campaigns, curated collections, and community outreach strategies to connect patrons with the films, documentaries, and children’s programming they’ll love. Leave with practical ideas and tools to maximize the impact of your Kanopy collection year-round.
Executive Insights
Gain exclusive insights from the OverDrive executive team and product experts.
Lunch
Close out Digipalooza with a grab-and-go boxed lunch, perfect to enjoy on site or take with you as you travel home.
More is coming.
The agenda is still evolving, so check back as speakers, session details and additional program updates are announced.